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Q.71 Medium 2024 Affairs
Which bilateral military exercise between India and the United States was significantly expanded in 2024?
A Garuda Shakti
B Tiger Triumph
C Yudh Abhyas
D Malabar Exercise
Correct Answer:  C. Yudh Abhyas
Explanation:

Yudh Abhyas, the India-US joint military training exercise, was expanded in 2024 to include advanced combat scenarios and cooperation in mountainous terrain.

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Q.72 Medium 2024 Affairs
What significant policy reform did India implement regarding foreign direct investment in 2024?
A Complete ban on FDI from neighboring countries
B Enhanced scrutiny of FDI in multi-brand retail
C Relaxation of FDI caps in insurance sector
D Mandatory technology transfer requirements
Correct Answer:  C. Relaxation of FDI caps in insurance sector
Explanation:

India liberalized FDI norms in the insurance sector during 2024 to attract more international investment and boost the insurance market growth.

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Q.73 Medium 2024 Affairs
Which critical mineral processing facility did India inaugurate in 2024 to reduce import dependency?
A Cobalt refinery in Karnataka
B Rare earth processing plant in Odisha
C Lithium extraction facility in Rajasthan
D Nickel smelter in Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer:  B. Rare earth processing plant in Odisha
Explanation:

India inaugurated a rare earth element processing plant in Odisha to reduce dependency on Chinese imports and boost domestic manufacturing of green technologies.

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Q.74 Medium 2024 Affairs
Which Indian agricultural initiative was expanded to promote sustainable farming practices in 2024?
A Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana only
B Natural farming and organic certification programs
C Precision agriculture subsidies alone
D Crop insurance expansion only
Correct Answer:  B. Natural farming and organic certification programs
Explanation:

India expanded its natural farming and organic certification programs under various state schemes to promote sustainable agricultural practices and reduce chemical inputs.

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Q.75 Medium 2024 Affairs
What was the primary objective of India's digital rupee (e-Rupee) pilot expansion in 2024?
A Replace all physical currency
B Test CBDC for wider retail transactions and wholesale settlements
C Eliminate banking system
D Create cryptocurrency alternative
Correct Answer:  B. Test CBDC for wider retail transactions and wholesale settlements
Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India expanded e-Rupee pilots across multiple cities and banks to test the central bank digital currency for retail and wholesale use cases.

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Q.76 Medium 2024 Affairs
Which Indian port achieved the distinction of being the world's busiest port by container traffic in 2024?
A Port of Mumbai
B Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Navi Mumbai)
C Port of Singapore
D Port of Shanghai
Correct Answer:  B. Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Navi Mumbai)
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru Port achieved record container throughput in 2024, competing globally and boosting India's maritime trade infrastructure.

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Q.77 Medium 2024 Affairs
What was India's cybersecurity sector growth rate projection for 2024-2025?
A 8-10% annual growth
B 15-18% annual growth
C 25-30% annual growth
D 35-40% annual growth
Correct Answer:  C. 25-30% annual growth
Explanation:

India's cybersecurity sector was projected to grow at 25-30% annually, driven by increased digital transformation and rising cyber threats.

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Q.78 Medium 2024 Affairs
What was the primary concern addressed by India's National Water Security Initiative in 2024?
A Ocean water desalination only
B Groundwater depletion and inter-state water disputes
C Flood prevention exclusively
D Hydropower generation
Correct Answer:  B. Groundwater depletion and inter-state water disputes
Explanation:

India's water security initiative focused on managing groundwater depletion through conservation measures and addressing interstate water resource sharing disputes.

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Q.79 Medium 2024 Affairs
Which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% sustainable energy transition in 2024?
A Kerala
B Himachal Pradesh
C Uttarakhand
D Sikkim
Correct Answer:  D. Sikkim
Explanation:

Sikkim became India's first fully sustainable state with 100% renewable energy generation, leveraging its hydroelectric resources and wind power capabilities.

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Q.80 Medium 2024 Affairs
What was the inflation rate in India as announced in early 2024?
A 5.5%
B 6.2%
C 7.1%
D 4.8%
Correct Answer:  A. 5.5%
Explanation:

India's retail inflation was reported at approximately 5.5% in early 2024, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ministry of Statistics.

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